Shirley Ann Biggs, 74, of Summerville, GA, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Biggs was born in Grayson, GA on June 24, 1940, to the late James William Plunkett and Flora Bell Bedingfield Plunkett. She was of the Baptist Faith and prior to retirement was employed as a property manager. Mrs. Biggs is survived by her sons and a daughter-in-law, ... (click for more)

Francis William “Frank” Walker, 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 in a local hospital.   Frank was born on May 20, 1931 in Colorado to the late Glenn and Ada Walker. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy after faithfully serving his country during the Korean War after which he was awarded several medals. Frank was ... (click for more)

James Bright “Jim” Robinson, 84, native of Chattanooga, died peacefully in his home July 17, 2014, after a long fight with declining health.  He was born August 5, 1929, to the late Alethea Couch and Harry C. Robinson.  Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Remington Robinson, and his brother, Daniel Ruffner ... (click for more)

Joseph L. Bean, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2014, surround by his family and friends.    He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ersie Bean, and two brothers, J.D.  and Charlie Bean. Joe was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from the Chattanooga City and Hamilton County School System ... (click for more)

Erlanger Health System is projecting a $10.8 million profit for the upcoming fiscal year - with the help of $19 million in federal funds from a pool for public hospitals. The $19 million received in time for the current budget helped avoid a sizable deficit. The hospital is hoping the federal funds will be coming on an annual basis. At the start of the last fiscal year, ... (click for more)

The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded grants totaling more than $800,000 to three Tennessee projects that aim to display and preserve historical materials. Winning grants Monday included the Chattanooga History Center, which will get $400,000 to install a permanent, multimedia exhibit on the history of Chattanooga. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville will ... (click for more)